As Airbnb Inc. tries to expand its user base past couch crashers, a new high-end service the company is launching looks to class up its offerings.
Airbnb Select will launch in limited markets sometime next year, The Information reports. It is a premium service targeted at high-end travelers for the San Francisco-based short-term rental company, which is the primary competitor for Austin-based HomeAway Inc.
The program will consist of specialty listings vetted by Airbnb for hotel-level amenities…...